KJV ORIGINAL
He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He looks at people, and if anyone says, 'I have sinned and twisted what was right, and it didn't benefit me at all,'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone looking back and admitting their sin was pointless and brought them no real gain.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's explaining how God responds to human repentance. Elihu is a younger man who speaks after Job's three friends, claiming to offer fresh wisdom about God's justice and mercy. In ancient Near Eastern culture, public confession of wrongdoing was considered essential for restoration with both God and community.
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